Most experts on student retention agree that being actively and constructively involved in campus life greatly increases the likelihood that students will stay in college and eventually graduate. The Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) is one way students can do that. The Louisville chapter of SAAB was established in 2005 to help increase graduation rates of African American males on campus. The completely student-managed chapter is housed in the university’s Cultural Center and has grown consistently since its founding. The chapter has articulated three strategic goals:

• To assist and enhance the academic performance, retention, and graduation rate of African American male students at the university;
• To enhance the image of the African-American male; and
• To prepare every black male for graduate school.
  

SAAB accomplishes its goals by providing a “home base” for its members, providing them with social and academic support, and helps brothers navigate college services and resources.

SAAB meets every Wednesday at 6:00pm in the Cultural Center during the fall and spring semester, and also hosts events for the campus community throughout the year. Check out the links below to learn more. You can also call, stop by, or email the Cultural Center at anytime to get more information about the organization. Don’t forget to check SAAB out on Facebook®!